Classic Stovetop Mac & Cheese
Servings: 4
Calories: 888kcal
This creamy stovetop Mac and cheese is ready in just 15 minutes using real cheese and basic ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 3 Cups Elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- 2 Tbsp Flour
- 1 1/4 Cups Milk
- 1 tsp Dried mustard
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Cups Grated cheddar cheese
- 1 Cup Grated monterey jack cheese
- Chopped parsly, green onion or crumbled bacon optional
Instructions
- Set a large pot of water on the stove to boil. While the water is coming to a boil, grate the cheese.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk until smooth.
- Add the milk and seasonings and whisk to blend.
- At this point, you can add the noodles to the boiling water.
- Continue heating the milk until it just comes to a simmer, then add the cheeses and whisk well.
- Continue whisking while heating on medium heat until the cheese is completely melted and sauce is smooth and heated through.
- Once the pasta is cooked (6-8 Minutes), drain and return to the pot.
- Add the cheese sauce to the pasta and stir to combine.
- Serve immediatly with chopped parsley, green onions or bacon
Nutrition
Calories: 888kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1508IU | Calcium: 730mg | Iron: 2mg